Saab's and BMW continue their mutually beneficial cooperation and assert that the next version of the compact model 2.9 will be presented in 2012 and borrow from the BMW front-wheel drive platform.This news comes after a certain time after the two companies said the new model will be equipped with a 2.9 engine of BMW, the Bavarian concern that will reduce the cost of developing the engine on the popular line of Mini, which will be equipped with the same power unit.However, this cooperation between the companies is completed. As the head of Saab Victor Muller , these technologies can be implemented in the next generation. At the same time, he said, many companies are interested to license these technologies.
Monday, June 28, 2010
The new Saab 9-2 will be based on front-drive platform BMW
Saab's and BMW continue their mutually beneficial cooperation and assert that the next version of the compact model 2.9 will be presented in 2012 and borrow from the BMW front-wheel drive platform.This news comes after a certain time after the two companies said the new model will be equipped with a 2.9 engine of BMW, the Bavarian concern that will reduce the cost of developing the engine on the popular line of Mini, which will be equipped with the same power unit.However, this cooperation between the companies is completed. As the head of Saab Victor Muller , these technologies can be implemented in the next generation. At the same time, he said, many companies are interested to license these technologies.